Polokwane weather in August (Limpopo, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Polokwane during August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Polokwane is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 24°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Polokwane in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.2 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 283 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Polokwane. February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Polokwane climate page with graphs.

 

Polokwane, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 4.2 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 56%  

Sunshine 283 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Polokwane, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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